New to Sports

Fractions of seconds can determine a winner in this Olympic favourite, with individual and relay races covering all four strokes.

Formerly called water ballet, synchronised swimming requires artistic expression, strength, flexibility and incredible lung capacity.

Swimmers leave the safety of the pool to race over 10 kilometres in fiercely competitive open water where positioning becomes vital.

In this fierce contact aquatic sport, teams try to outscore their opponent without touching the bottom of the pool.

Many archers inhale when they draw the arrow and hold their breath until the shot is fired, but conditions can really influence results.

One of the newest Olympic sports, BMX made its debut at Beijing 2008 where races of around 40 seconds have proved hugely popular with fans.

Looking to get into golf? Join Martin Hall as he teaches the basics you'll need to get out on the course for the first time.

The first step to a good golf swing is a good grip. Watch as Martin Hall teaches the proper golf club grip.

Before you even take a swing, it's important to set up to the ball. Martin Hall demonstrates how.

Martin Hall demonstrates how to start small with a mini swing.